The British horror film Eden Lake has a trailer online, and while you might recognise plenty of scenes from other films it is looking rather strong.
I usually hate saying things like "it looks like X" and making comparisons like that just because a two second shot in a trailer looks similar to a previous film, but here there are a few plot indicators that do suggest a direct comparison.
Looking at this I think it would be fair to say it was inspired by films such as Ils, but here we go deeper into the protagonists and they are given depth, form and character, something that could do the story proud.
You can see the trailer over on YouTube through Quiet Earth, mainly because the user who has put it online has removed the ability to embed the trailer, however it won't be long before it's ripped and put on the other trailer sites.
James Watkins' Eden Lake tells the story of a couple who head out deep into the country for a romantic break, however they soon encounter a group of teenagers who are the typical British yobs itching for a fight.
When they confront them about the loud music and the invasion of their space the kids begin to pick on them. As events escalate out of control the man is badly assaulted and the woman has to try and escape to freedom to get help.
Now I do warn you not to read the full summary on the IMDB site, although it might not give away that much, looking at the trailer and reading it I would suggest that there's a rather large spoiler in there.
Eden Lake does look good though and it's looking like a powerful horror film and marks James Watkins' first film as director. He's written a few already including My Little Eye, Gone, and The Descent 2, so this could be good.
As much as I hate to make the comparisons on this little information, is it perhaps been seen before?
I have a screening invite for this next week, maybe I'll take a gander. It's either that or that new Kiera Knightley costume drama the duchess whatever its called...
Hey all, on behalf of Optimum Releasing, I thought Id let you know about the upcoming Eden Lake film.
Destined to be the most controversial and provocative British movie of the year, this terrifying film was written and directed by James Watkins, co-writer of My Little Eye, writer of Gone and The Descent 2. Nursery teacher Jenny and her boyfriend Steve escape London for a romantic weekend away. Steve has found an idyllic lakeside beauty spot and plans to propose. But their peace is shattered when a gang of obnoxious kids encircles their campsite causing threatening havoc. When tempers flare and sudden violent attack occurs, the distressed couple must flee for their lives and endure a chilling game of cat-and-mouse...We have the new extreme red band trailer for you to watch as well as some exclusive gory images from the film of Kelly Reilly and Michael Fassbender as you have never seen them before! Just check out the photos and video section to see the latest, and sign up to be the first to hear about any more exclusives that go up..
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